Thanks for the welcome and information, Christine!

I thought about the circulation as it related to the surgical repairs but hadn't thought about the swelling possibly causing circulation issues. Makes sense now why they are keeping it under surveillance.

Last time she was hospitalized for knee surgery I decorated her room with a 5 o'clock somewhere theme to help keep her spirits up. Today I'll head home for a few hours and plan on making a family photo collage representing everyone who is in her corner and to thank her for loving us all so much she made the choice to have this difficult surgery in order to continue to be in our lives.

Kept fighting, everyone, and remember you are loved!